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Other than AI ideally. I've long been fascinated by CRISPR.

Wanna hear about niche tech or anything y'all find fascinating

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[–] [email protected] 17 points 5 days ago (2 children)

I used to be excited for ai, and, let's just say, that excitement has dwindeled due to recent events.

I'm scared that the same happens to CRISPR honest

[–] [email protected] 14 points 5 days ago

The issue with tech is the economic model its under. I can imagine a million dystopian changes to society.

The doctor in China for example.

Hey maybe China starts creating soldiers with four arms and the us does too and you have a new arms race.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 5 days ago

I'm studying biology and CRISPR is a crucial tool for a ton of research. So it's already really useful!